Best Sex Toy Cleaners

In the excitement of owning and using a sex toy, a whole lot of people neglect a very important aspect of responsible sex toy usage: the cleanup. Sure, you could just run your toy under hot water (in fact, that’s probably what most people do) but that’s a terrible mistake, especially for something that’s going to be in regular contact with your genitals. Hot water alone is not a sufficient disinfectant to combat the kind of bacteria likely to colonize your favorite masturbator, and boiling water can easily warp or otherwise permanently damage any sex toy not made entirely of glass or metal. The solution is, well, a cleaning solution, preferably something specially formulated to be strong enough to disinfect your favorite toy while mild enough to be safe to use on something that might be inserted into the human body. RELATED: The Best Sex Toys for Women Thankfully, there’s no shortage of great sex toy cleaner options out there, often made by the very same companies that produce our favorite sex toys. IntiMD Multi-Purpose Hygienic Cleaner Want a non-sticky, residue-free cleaner that’s still effective against 99.9% of common germs? This multi-purpose Hygienic Cleaner from IntiMD was specifically designed to be safely used on the most sensitive, delicate human skin. Just apply a generous amount to your toys, wipe vigorously with a damp cleaning cloth, and then rinse the toy itself. $9.95 at Amazon.com  Adam & Eve 4 in 1 Pure & Clean Misting Sex Toy Cleaner Adam & Eve are world-famous for their lineup of sex toys, but they haven’t neglected the importance of proper hygiene either. Witness the 4 in 1 Pure & Clean Misting Sex Toy Cleaner, an easy-to-use spray that simultaneously cleans and deodorizes your favorite toys. Their water-based, alcohol-free formula is very easy to apply and cleans without the risk of skin irritation. $7.95 at Amazon.com  LELO Toy Cleaning Spray Designed to look more like a high-end grooming product than a cleaning spray, this option from LELO uses an alcohol-free formula that doesn’t disturb the pH balance of your toy’s surface, making it especially good to use on toys like dildos and plugs that might be inserted into the human body. Better still, the fast-acting formula cleans within five seconds of application, killing harmful germs and bacteria and leaving your toy pristinely clean. $13.50 at Amazon.com  #ToyLife All-Purpose Misting Toy Cleaner Another extra-gentle formula, free of parabens, sulfates, and alcohol, the #ToyLife All-Purpose Misting Toy Cleaner does a great job cleaning plastic, glass and metal sex toys, leaving no greasy residue. The spray takes about 10 seconds to fully clear away bacteria and germs, after which you can wipe your toy down with a gentle cloth. $12.99 at Amazon.com  Hello Cake Toy Cleaner Less interesting than a mist and more enamored with foam? The Hello Cake Toy CLeaner uses a fragrance-free formula paired with a pump dispenser that creates a fast-acting foam that does a great job getting into every nook and cranny of your sex toy, cleaning away the hard-to-reach germs and bacteria. $14.99 at Amazon.com  Lovehoney Fresh Toy Cleaner Want a water-based formula that’s safe to use on all the most common sex toy materials, from glass and metal to plastic and other synthetics? Pick up this spray-on cleaner from Lovehoney. The nozzle offers an accurate and easy way to spot clean your toys, while the fragrance-free formula delivers a fast-acting clean to your favorite toys in seconds. $14.99 at Amazon.com  JO Refreshing Toy Foaming Cleaner Tested and approved for use on penile, vaginal and anal sex toys, the JO Refreshing Toy Foaming Cleaner ditches parabens, alcohol, triclosan and even ordinary soaps to deliver a fast-acting and effective cleaner that’s safe for even the most sensitive skin types. $16.59 at Walmart.com  You Might Also Dig: How to Use a Cock RingBest Sex Toys for CouplesLovehoney Blowmotion Masturbator